"We think it's in a path of growth," CEO David Holmes said about the site.

The remaining commercial acreage at Long Meadow Farms is expected to include shops, offices and high-density residential space.

Complex on Washington

The density along Washington Avenue is about to spike a notch.

An upscale apartment complex under construction at 2411 Washington, at Sawyer, will add 222 units to the area west of downtown.

M-M Properties is developing the $31.7 million pro-ject in a joint venture with BayNorth Capital, according to M-M's website, which contains details on the property. The company could not be reached for comment.

The 2.5-acre site used to house an antique shop. Across the street, a two-story sports bar has taken over the space where the Pig Stand restaurant once stood.

The Texas-based commercial real estate firm purchased the land for $4.1 million, or $38.32 per square foot.

The six-story development will include four stories of apartments atop two parking levels. The apartments will range from 585-square-foot, one-bedroom units to those with 1,394 square feet and two bedrooms.